| | PDP distances, BJP guarded: Veeri too unhappy with ‘low key portfolios’? | | `Miffed’ Sajjad refuses to assume charge as S&T minister | | | JAMMU, Mar 4: Seemingly unhappy with the departments entrusted to him, former separatist and People’s Conference leader Sajjad Lone Wednesday did not assume charge of Science and Technology and Animal Husbandry portfolios and left for Srinagar.
Though Lone, himself, did not explicitly air his resentment yet his party colleague and MLA Kupwara, Bashir Ahmed Dar had already indicated that Lone was miffed and would not assume charge of “low profil... |  | |
| | | 3 houses collapse in Banihal, 15 unhurt | | Landslides block highway at many places | | | BANIHAL, Mar 4: Three residential houses collapsed due to heavy snowfall in the area of Tinka Banihal while 300-kms long Jammu-Srinagar National Highway continued to remain closed for the third consecutive day today following heavy rain and snowfall in the area.
Sources said that due to heavy snowfall in the area of Mohu-Mangit, three houses collapsed during the intervening night of March 3-4, 2015. These houses belonged to Abdul Rehman Goth so... | | |
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| | Guv summons joint session of J&K legislature | | | | JAMMU, Mar 4: The Governor N N Vohra, under the provision of Section 55(1) of the Constitution of J&K, Wednesday summoned joint session of state legislature.
Under the relevant provision, the Governor has called upon the Members of the J&K Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council to assemble together in the Central Hall of the Legislature Building, Jammu on Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at 11.30 AM to hear his address.
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| | | GAD issues norms for staff to ministers | | | | JAMMU, Mar 4: The General Administration Department (GAD) today issued an order regarding the norms to be followed for providing of staff to the Council of Ministers.
As per the order no person related to Council of Ministers shall be posted in the personal section(s) of the Minister besides no officer shall be attached to the personal section of the Minister without the approval of the Chief Minister through Chief Secretary in coordination.
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| | | Srinagar-Jammu NHW closed for 3rd day | | | | SRINAGAR, Mar 4: The 300-kilometers long Jammu-Srinagar national highway, the only surface link connecting the Kashmir valley with the rest of country, continued to remain closed for the third consecutive day today following heavy rain and snowfall in the area.
"In the wake of heavy rain and snowfall across the state, the Jammu Srinagar Highway continues to remain closed for the third day today," police officials said.
They said that the highw... | | |
| | | Stranded passengers up in arms against Adm | | | | JAMMU, Mar 4: Miffed over closure of Jammu-Srinagar National Highway on the third consecutive day today, police foiled protest march of agitated Kashmir bound stranded passengers here today.
They blocked road at Gumat-Indra Chowk for 2 hours and disrupted the traffic flow during the protest. Hundred of vehicles were diverted from the end of Dogra Chowk to Indra Chowk.
On receiving the information about blockade, the state administration headed... | | |
| | | Traders' shutdown against failure to compensate them | | Demand compensation for flood hit businessmen | | | SRINAGAR, Mar 4: The traders in Kashmir valley today observed shutdown and held protest demonstrations against the callousness of previous state government towards their plight after flood. They demanded compensation to the losses which they faced in last year flood.
In response to the strike call given by Kashmir Traders and Manufacturers Federation (KTM), the shops and business establishment remained closed throughout Kashmir Valley. Reports ... | | |
| | | Hurriyat-M hails renewed Indo-Pak talks | | Appeals Modi, Sharif to take K issue in more serious way | | | SRINAGAR, Mar 4: Hurriyat Conference (M) today welcomed the renewed efforts by India and Pakistan to re-engage on the path of dialogue after breakdown of diplomacy and a period of high tensions.
Terming the meeting of the two foreign secretaries a positive development, the Hurriyat (M) executive stated that it has always welcomed any step that might improve the relationship and build confidence between India and Pakistan since it is a pre-requ... | | |
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| | Give pensionary benefits to 12 artisans: HC | | | | SRINAGAR, Mar 4: The High Court has directed authorities to provide pensionary benefits to 12 artisans who were allegedly denied it following their superannuation in Industries and Commerce Department where they served for decades.
According to advocate Asif Maqbool Lone, representing the petitioners before the court, the artisans were absorbed in Handicrafts Departments along with 23 other colleagues after they were initially served the depart... | | |
| | | 10 fresh Swine Flu cases in valley | | | | SRINAGAR, Mar 4: Ten more patients have tested positive for swine flu in Kashmir, taking the total number of those infected with the virus to 277, even as no fresh deaths have been reported due to the disease, health officials said here today.
"Ten more patients have tested positive for the virus. The total number of infected people is now at 277," PRO, SKIMS, Kulsoom Bhat said.
She said the death toll due to the disease in the Valley stood at... | | |
| | | CCA decides to resume work after swine flu closure | | | | SRINAGAR, Mar 4: The Coaching Centres Association (CCA) of Kashmir has decided to start their regular work under stringent safety guidelines following the closure of private coaching centres over swine flu scare.
"The association was forced to close all the coaching centres in the valley after swine flu infections started rising on 23rd February. “The situation is still not normal but we have decided to resume our work under strict safety guide... | | |
| | | Shah welcomes Indo-Pak takes | | ‘Step in right direction’ | | | SRINAGAR, Mar 4: Chairman Democratic Freedom Party (DFP) Shabir Ahmad Shah today welcomed the foreign secretary level talks between India and Pakistan and described it as a step in right direction.
Addressing party workers in Anantnag, Shah said, “The secretary level talks between India and Pakistan are welcome. This will help easing the tension between the two countries. The rivalry between the two countries can lead to war anytime.”
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| | | Cabinet Secy chairs NCMC meet on Phuktal blockage | | Operationalization of action plan underway | | | NEW DELHI, Mar 4: Union cabinet Secretary Ajit Seth Wednesday chaired the high level meeting of the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) at New Delhi to review the situation arisen due to the blockage of river Phuktal in Zanskar sub division and the operationalization of the action plan to dismantle the blockage.
The whole operation is constantly being monitored through ground, aerial and satellite means and data is collected and relaye... | | |
| | Financial situation, budget, plan preparation reviewed | | Budget to have ‘human face’: Drabu | | | | JAMMU, Mar 4: Finance Minister Dr Haseeb Drabu, while reviewing the financial situation of the state, status of budget preparation and plan for the next financial year after assuming his charge, Wednesday stated that he would like the budget to have a ‘human approach’ so that it could be understood and appreciated by common man.
He urged officers to look beyond figures while preparing the budget and to focus on substance, touching lives of the... | | |
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| Justice Kotwal sworn-in as permanent judge of HC | | JAMMU, Mar 4 (JNF): Chief Justice N Paul Vasanthakumar of J&K High Court today administered oath to Justice Janak Raj Kotwal as permanent Judge of J&K High Court.
Earlier, the warrants of appointment and notification received from Rashtrapati Bhawan and Ministry of Law Justice, Govt of India, New Delhi, was read by Kaneez Fatima, Registrar General of J&K High Court. She also read the letter of authorization of Governor of JK authorizing Chief J... | | > CM accorded warm welcome | | > Naqvi gives credit to EC, security forces for peaceful J&K polls | | > Omar visits residences of Chopra, Anand, Gupta; conveys condolence | | > Bhim’s sister dies in accident | | > Poonch resident, family held after return via Nepal |
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